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Adnitt Family History

Adnitt Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Arnett, Arnott, Adsit, Annett, Mcnitt, Abbitt, Padgitt, Arritt, Nitta

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Where is the Adnitt family from?

You can see how Adnitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adnitt family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Adnitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Adnitt families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Adnitt's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Adnitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adnitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Adnitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Adnitt. 34% of Adnitt men worked as a Farm Labourer and 82% of Adnitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Adnitt were Carpenter and Hairdresser.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Hairdresser
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Adnitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adnitt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 157 immigration records available for the last name Adnitt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 178 military records available for the last name Adnitt. For the veterans among your Adnitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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